Given the literature review and theoretical exposition in the previous chapter of this study, this chapter presents the result of the empirical analysis of environmental impact of Foreign Direct Investment in the mining sector in Nigeria.

Section 3.1 presents the results of the literature review in terms of impacts and key issues regarding the social sustainability of the mining sectors. Section 3.2 discusses the results of the comparison between the reference list of impacts and the different schemes for social sustainability assessment. 3.1. Results of literature review

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW In the two decades since HIV/AIDS was first identified, the body of research into the disease has been steadily growing. Today this research covers a wide range of topics ranging from strictly medical studies to the social and demographic implications of the study as well as to

mining impacts on agricultural lands and food security - Theseus. 2 LITERATURE REVIEW. 12. 2.1 Introduction. 12 ..... It has been found out that drug abuse is rampant among illegal small-scale miners, who believe that drugs...

and its effects on public health, agriculture and the environment. In addition, the legacy of mining has left thousands of sites in Africa contaminated by mining and associated mine dumps such as tailings and slag material. On the other hand, the number of studies focused on the impacts of mining …

This literature review assembles, reviews, and assesses information related to suction dredge mining and its potential effects on the environment. The goal of the review is to develop a better understanding of the existing body of knowledge associated with the

Illegal mining is a poverty driven activity that is practiced in most developing countries where there is a poorly educated population and few employment opportunities (Yaro, 2010, Bagyina, 2012). Globally, an estimated 20 million people engage in illegal mining with nearly one quarter of the world's gold output originating from it (Hilson, 2001).

on the environmental impacts of illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products. There are several aspects of ITW that make it particularly damaging - environmentally, socially and economically (see Box 1), and the impacts of ITW on the environment often go beyond the immediate

The review was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, articles were retrieved via online Scopus database searching. The following keywords and combinations of keywords were used: Ghana, mining, community, health, environment and impact.

The Social and Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities on Indigenous Communities- The case of Newmont Gold (Gh) Limited (Kenyasi) in Ghana By Jones Opoku-Ware The master thesis is carried out as a part of the education at the University of Agder and is therefore approved as such. However, this does not imply that the University answers for

to be lost through illegal mining. The research also outlined the challenges associated with illegal mining activities, potential impact on water resources and the environment, and suggested possible mitigation measures which if considered could help address the issue of illegal mining …

The main objective underlying the study is to investigate the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian youth using the Kwaebibibrem district of Ghana as a case study. In collecting data for the study, the researchers used mainly

project entitled Promoting Socially and Environmentally Responsible Mining which aims at creating awareness on the social and environmental impacts of the illegal small scale mining activities in the river. This is to induce stakeholders to dialogue to halt activities of illegal small scale miners operating in and around the river.

Maximising the Positive Socio-Economic Impact of Mineral Extraction on Regional Development in Transition Economies: A Review of the Literature Abstract The capital-intensive production function of mining tends to limit backward, forward and final demand linkages. Moreover, the impact of the capital

· While the effects of illegal mining have high stakes for humanity and the environment, conscious consumerism can help curb their impact. Further reading: The Negative Effects of Consumerism Because of the heavy campaigning around the conflict diamond trade, the Kimberley Process was introduced in 2003.

environment. Information on the quantity of mining, frequency of occurrence of sand mining locations (locally known as kadavus) along the river channel, local bodies involved in mining, labour force, etc., is a pre-requisite for identifying the effects of sand mining on the river environment. The present chapter deals with the extent of sand

Lake Simcoe Climate Change Adaptation Agriculture Literature Review - June 2011 Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources 1.0 Methods This literature review examines studies conducted mainly in Ontario, followed by an expansion into Canada, and select literature from United States and international sources.

small-scale gold mining, the steps and processes involved and some basic characteristics of workers and populations engaged in this activity. A detailed overview of ASGM-related health hazards is also provided together with a description of ways in which ASGM has an impact on the environment and on environmental determinants of health.

A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-scale Mining Industry 5 events, however, significant portions of these rocks have been re-deposited as placer formations in a number of streams and channels. Placer Gold Deposits, which are also referred to as 'alluvial gold', are found in the majority of rivers draining Birimian rocks.

inherent dangers and practical challenges. this literature review is to summarise key themes The aim of emerging out of international and national literature, frame the debateto enhance meaningful discussion s around the different kind of (carbon equivalents, biodiversity, water and air …

to illegal mining activities? 4. How does school environment encourage school attendance and the academic performance? 2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Small scale mining activities Operations of small-scale mining are usually done on the surface or near surface or near surface deposits, relatively little waste or overburden, simple

Deforestation, pollution and global climate changes are amongst the adverse effects the population and technological expansion has introduced. Included in this category are both subjects dealing with attempts to reduce the negative impact on the environment, and subjects which aim to gain a greater understanding of the environment itself.

the environment. In a typical coal mining area, the mining activities disturb the flora and fauna of the region. Thus, air, water, soil, topography, land-use/land-cover (LULC) including vegetation patterns are affected severely. To assess the cumulative impacts of these on the environment, expert opinions are typically gathered, which need

agriculture and mining. Understanding the drivers, pressures, connections and interdependencies amongst factors affecting our environment helps us to better address their impact on the environment and to find solutions. Thus we can ensure ... What is affecting our environment | 31 What is affecting our environment | 31 ...

unions as well as illegal wildcat strikes (Chamber of Mines South Africa, 2012; Reuters, 2012). Within the mining sector, the gold mining industry in South Africa not only holds historical value but has also contributed on average 21.1% per annum of the mining income to the GDP from 2002 to 2011 thus making it an important

The publication of the controversial paper on legalised abortion and its affect on the rate of crime by Levitt and Donohue (2001) has resulted in widespread condemnation from a variety of sources, for example, Joseph Scheidler, executive direction of the Pro-Life Action league, described the paper as "so fraught with stupidity that I hardly know where to start refuting it"

Environmental impacts of mining can occur at local, regional, and global scales through direct and indirect mining practices. Impacts can result in erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, or the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by the chemicals emitted from mining processes. These processes also have an impact on the atmosphere from the emissions of carbon which have ...

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